Selfie video blind test reveal: the Samsung Galaxy A37 wins a decisive victory

Samsung Galaxy A37 Dominates Selfie Video Blind Test, Outshining Flagships

In a recent selfie video blind test, GSMArena.com readers cast their votes to determine the best performer among five selected smartphones. These devices were not chosen at random, but rather highlighted for their already impressive selfie video capabilities observed during our review process. The results, gathered from platforms including our TikTok channel, Instagram, YouTube, and an on-site poll, reveal a clear winner and an unexpected outcome, with both top and bottom performers hailing from the same manufacturer.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 emerged as the undisputed champion of the selfie video blind test, as determined by our reader community. Remarkably, this device, priced well under €300, secured the most votes by a significant margin, triumphing over three Ultra-class flagship models. This achievement redefines the concept of a "flagship killer," especially in the realm of 4K selfie videography, where the Galaxy A37 proved it can compete with the industry's elite. Its stablemate, the Galaxy A57, also performed admirably, securing the second position in the blind vote. Samsung's efforts in enhancing the selfie video quality of its current Galaxy A series are commendable.

The Galaxy A37's success in delivering outstanding 4K selfie videos that rival top-tier camera phones is a testament to its optimized performance. Despite featuring a modest 12MP 1/3.2” selfie camera sensor and an Exynos 1480 chipset, it surpassed expectations. The question arises: why the A37 over the A57, which shares the same front-facing camera and boasts a newer Exynos 1680 chipset? While we lack internal details, the Exynos 1480 has been in use since the Galaxy A55's debut in 2024, allowing Samsung ample time to refine its image processing. In contrast, the Exynos 1680 is a newer platform.

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra also deserves recognition, capturing the third spot. However, its video processing proved to be a divisive factor. Equipped with a 50MP front-facing camera (1/2.75” sensor), the processing on its new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while powerful, appears to still be undergoing optimization. Similarly, the vivo X300 Ultra, featuring comparable hardware (50MP 1/2.76” camera and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5), received more negative feedback regarding its selfie video output.

The undisputed loser in this comparison was the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. It garnered minimal positive votes, with a substantial number of participants identifying its video quality as the poorest among the five contenders. This outcome is surprising, given Samsung's known expertise in selfie video tuning and the S26 Ultra's advantage of Phase Detection Autofocus, unlike the fixed-focus lenses on the A37 and A57. The 12MP ISOCELL 3LU (S5K3LU) sensor, used across multiple S-series generations, is not inherently flawed, suggesting that issues may lie within the image processing, which should ideally be refined by now.

Congratulations are in order for the Galaxy A37, not only for its first-place finish in positive votes but also for receiving the fewest "worst video" nominations. This represents a comprehensive victory over flagship devices that command significantly higher prices.

Selfie Video Stills Comparison:

• Oppo Find X9 Ultra
• Galaxy A57
• Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Galaxy A37
• vivo X300 Ultra

For further exploration, you can revisit our TikTok channel, Instagram, or YouTube. The stills above offer a visual comparison, and a high-quality video download is available to bypass typical streaming compression.

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